Commercial Space Pioneers

History Series from the Space Frontier Foundation

This Week: Walt Anderson

If you have ever wondered what it really looks like to "put your money where your mouth is", this is your chance. Walt Anderson's space journey is one of those stories that Hollywood would never make because no one would believe it.

In our conversation I find out about the first commercial space mission, the certainty about space futures, and the identity of a shooting star that lit up the sky while darkening our future a few years ago...

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Tonight, Tuesday September 26, 8 pm east/5 pm west

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How Space Was Made

Have you ever wondered how this blossoming of commercial space happened?

How about the evolution of space exploration went from Sputnik to SpaceX, or the rise of lunar landers and space stations?

You're not alone – many of us still find new insights and lessons from our history.

Learn more about the full story of the sector's roots and the shoulders we stand upon.

Join us to unearth the history, heroes, and hurdles that shaped today's space industry. Tune in to “The Commercial Space Pioneers” series, hosted by Sean Mahoney, every Tuesday at 8am ET LIVE on the Space Frontier Foundation YouTube channel.

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